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as in deals
something bought or offered for sale at a desirable price
those shoes were a bargain because the store was going out of business
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as in agreements
an arrangement about action to be taken
made a bargain that one would help the other next week
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as in negotiates
to talk over or dispute the terms of a purchase
they bargained with the car salesman for half an hour before settling on a price
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as in covenants
to come to an arrangement as to a course of action
I really hadn't bargained on buying a whole case of Girl Scout cookies, just a couple of boxes
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as in arranges
to bring about through discussion and compromise
bargained the price of the painting down to a figure that the artist could still live with
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Recent Examples of bargains
Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
At the grocery store, Hamrick suggested looking for bargains, using physical and digital coupons, and shopping around.
—Austin Carter, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
There’s plenty more top-notch kitchen bargains to grab before Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ends tonight, so check out the retailer’s main sale hub to keep shopping.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Fans who purchased the cup at the stadium for roughly $80 may have inadvertently gotten a deal, while those who passed on it may have missed one of the few bargains at a Dodgers game this season.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, those who scoffed at the cup may have missed one of the few bargains at a Dodgers game this season.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
From Amazon Big Spring steals and Lowe’s SpringFest savings to tech deals at Best Buy and extended beauty bargains at Ulta, this is your shortcut to what’s actually worth shopping right now.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
This is typically when DeCosta and the Ravens have done their best work in free agency, as the first and second waves are over and some bargains should be available.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The Broncos, too, may have to consider future renegotiations with All-Pros Pat Surtain II and Quinn Meinerz, who Denver extended at such bargains in 2024 that both are now making well below their market value.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
One potential—though untested—workaround would be for conferences, which are private entities, to serve as a joint employer that bargains with a players’ union.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026
In this Gothic fantasy debut, Leena Al-Sayer bargains her ability to see the dead in order to pay for the expensive medicine her brother Rami needs to live.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
One of the best Cyber Monday bargains out there is this incredible OLED portable from Asus, which is crammed with high-end silicon for peak performance on all of today's top titles.
—PC Magazine, 30 Nov. 2025
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the studios, congratulated Mulroney on her election.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Miami bargains Despite sporting baseball’s lowest payroll, the Miami Marlins have outperformed the league’s highest-spending teams this summer.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Noun
The happy hour bargains are $6 beers, $8 glasses of red and white wine, $12 margaritas, $12 garlic parmesan fries, $14 ceviche and a $16 pepperoni flatbread.
—Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 Apr. 2026
At the grocery store, Hamrick suggested looking for bargains, using physical and digital coupons, and shopping around.
—Austin Carter, CBS News, 3 Apr. 2026
There’s plenty more top-notch kitchen bargains to grab before Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ends tonight, so check out the retailer’s main sale hub to keep shopping.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 31 Mar. 2026
Fans who purchased the cup at the stadium for roughly $80 may have inadvertently gotten a deal, while those who passed on it may have missed one of the few bargains at a Dodgers game this season.
—Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 31 Mar. 2026
Meanwhile, those who scoffed at the cup may have missed one of the few bargains at a Dodgers game this season.
—Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 31 Mar. 2026
From Amazon Big Spring steals and Lowe’s SpringFest savings to tech deals at Best Buy and extended beauty bargains at Ulta, this is your shortcut to what’s actually worth shopping right now.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 27 Mar. 2026
This is typically when DeCosta and the Ravens have done their best work in free agency, as the first and second waves are over and some bargains should be available.
—Jeff Zrebiec, New York Times, 16 Mar. 2026
The Broncos, too, may have to consider future renegotiations with All-Pros Pat Surtain II and Quinn Meinerz, who Denver extended at such bargains in 2024 that both are now making well below their market value.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 15 Mar. 2026
Verb
The union usually bargains in the same year as performers’ union SAG-AFTRA and directors’ union the Directors Guild of America.
—Katie Kilkenny, HollywoodReporter, 6 Apr. 2026
One potential—though untested—workaround would be for conferences, which are private entities, to serve as a joint employer that bargains with a players’ union.
—Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 10 Mar. 2026
In this Gothic fantasy debut, Leena Al-Sayer bargains her ability to see the dead in order to pay for the expensive medicine her brother Rami needs to live.
—Literary Hub, 2 Feb. 2026
One of the best Cyber Monday bargains out there is this incredible OLED portable from Asus, which is crammed with high-end silicon for peak performance on all of today's top titles.
—PC Magazine, 30 Nov. 2025
The Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which bargains on behalf of the studios, congratulated Mulroney on her election.
—Gene Maddaus, Variety, 23 Sep. 2025
Oscar nominee and Lord of the Rings alum Astin will have quite the task ahead of them at the top of next year as SAG-AFTRA returns to the negotiating table with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which collectively bargains on behalf of the major Hollywood studios.
—Katie Campione, Deadline, 12 Sep. 2025
Miami bargains Despite sporting baseball’s lowest payroll, the Miami Marlins have outperformed the league’s highest-spending teams this summer.
—Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 14 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for bargains
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Even with assurances that the home’s drinking water isn’t affected and that the cleanup costs won’t fall on a future owner, deals keep falling apart.—
Ashley Miznazi,
Miami Herald,
9 Apr. 2026
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The owners of warehouses in the Minneapolis suburbs of Woodbury and Shakopee pulled out of possible ICE deals after public outcry, according to local officials.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
9 Apr. 2026
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The settlement was one among 75 agreements the agency finalized that year as part of a program for Swiss banks to resolve potential criminal liabilities in the United States.—
Shirsho Dasgupta,
Miami Herald,
7 Apr. 2026
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Prices are holding, possibly because agreements were struck before the war, but new deals will likely see discounts, with buyers seeking cuts of up to 30%.—
Manal Albarakati,
semafor.com,
7 Apr. 2026
Verb
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When a willing seller negotiates a fair price with the state of Florida to sell their land, the return on the investment for the state of Florida is huge.—
Joe Murphy,
The Orlando Sentinel,
21 Mar. 2026
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The chief of staff manages White House staff, organizes the president's time and schedule, directs and manages policy development, negotiates legislation, and keeps in contact with other departments and legislators.—
Doris Alvarez Cea,
Florida Times-Union,
16 Mar. 2026
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This technology arranges pocketed coils in a honeycomb-style hexagonal matrix rather than traditional straight rows, allowing weight to be distributed more evenly across the mattress surface.—
Jason Phillips,
USA Today,
25 Mar. 2026
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In Morocco, Alex Wix of Wix Squared frequently arranges Sahara journeys with a private astronomer to interpret the constellations.—
Mark Ellwood,
Robb Report,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Killian Hayes had 18 points, four rebounds, four assists and four steals for the Kings (21-58), who will face the Warriors again on Friday in Sacramento before flying north to play the Portland Trail Blazers in Sunday’s season finale.—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
8 Apr. 2026
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The Rockies’ 10 steals are tied for third-most.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
8 Apr. 2026
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Brown told reporters the agreement with New Zealand didn’t affect his country’s other pacts.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
2 Apr. 2026
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Ukraine signed 10-year security pacts with Saudi Arabia and Qatar, with a UAE agreement expected soon, expanding Kyiv’s Middle Eastern defense partnerships.—
Volodymyr Yurchuk,
Los Angeles Times,
28 Mar. 2026
Verb
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Emily Kantz, color marketing manager at Sherwin-Williams, agrees that Pure White is popular among homeowners.—
Elizabeth Stamp,
Architectural Digest,
8 Apr. 2026
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Once a settlement is reached, the creditor typically agrees to release the garnishment order as part of the terms.—
Angelica Leicht,
CBS News,
8 Apr. 2026
Verb
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They must be formally submitted to the International Astronomical Union after the mission concludes.—
Ryan Brennan
April 7,
Kansas City Star,
7 Apr. 2026
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That concludes today’s newsletter.—
Senior Editor,
Los Angeles Times,
7 Apr. 2026
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“Bargains.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/bargains. Accessed 10 Apr. 2026.
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